Humming Under the Bodhi Tree
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
December 8, 2024
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Bohdi Day, as it is sometimes known in English-speaking cultures, commemorates the “awakening” of the Buddha. Having been introduced to suffering in the world after a thoroughly protected early life and having tried already many of the existing paths for pursuing peace of mind, Gautama Buddha vowed to remain in meditation until he found it. In this service of singing and meditation, we will seek peace of mind and heart for an hour, continuing our search for our own grounding.
Hum for Gathering & Lighting of the Chalice with The Humming of the Universe – Draoícht by Lynn Ungar.
Silence
Presents/Presence and Lighting of the Chalice
Land Acknowledgement read by Bob Branstrom
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Greeting One Another
Humming Under the Bodhi Tree Rev. Kevin Tarsa and All
Opening Words Dark of Winter words by Shelly Jackson Denham, music by Jason Shelton UUCM Choir, Toby Thomas-Rose, Director
Silence
Joys & Sorrows
Music Lay Me Low traditional Shaker, arr. Kevin Siegfried UUCM Choir, Toby Thomas-Rose, Director
Meditation I Will Lift up My Voice, by Robert T. Weston read by Leonna Sapphire
Song Om Shanti Om by Michael Cohen
Silence
Song He Kehau Hawaiin proverb, music by Lila Flood
Silence
Song Easter Alleluia by Kevin Tarsa, with Alleluia Chaconne, based on Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D
Silence
Offering Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate, with Nancy Baglietto, Executive Director of Hospitality House
Offertory Rose May-Mickelson, Fronzie, and Toby Thomas-Rose
Dedication
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Amen, Àṣẹ, Blessed Be
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth